Come on George! (1939) in Color — Starring George Formby & Pat Kirkwood

Come on George! (1939) — Buy This Classic in Color

Experience the delightful British comedy Come on George! (1939) Colorized, directed by Anthony Kimmins and starring George Formby, a wonderfully entertaining comedy about a cheerful, bumbling stable hand named George who discovers he has an extraordinary ability to calm and communicate with a temperamental racehorse that no one else can handle, leading to a series of hilarious misadventures involving horse racing, scheming bookmakers, romantic complications, and George’s irrepressible talent for getting into and out of trouble while armed with nothing but his ukulele, his infectious grin, and his unshakeable good nature, now available for purchase in stunning color for just €15.00. This digitally enhanced version brings this comedy classic to vivid new life. Own this DRM-free digital download today.

Plot Summary

George is a cheerful, good-natured young man who works as a stable hand at a racing stud farm. While George is enthusiastic and well-meaning, his natural talent for creating chaos through innocent incompetence makes him something of a liability to his employers. What George lacks in coordination, however, he makes up for in an extraordinary gift: he has a remarkable ability to calm nervous and temperamental horses through singing and gentle handling.

This talent becomes critically important when the stable acquires a magnificent but impossibly difficult racehorse — an animal of tremendous potential that is too wild and unpredictable for any of the professional jockeys to handle. The horse responds to no one — except George. When George sings to the animal and approaches it with his characteristic mix of nervousness and warmth, the horse becomes calm, obedient, and eager to run.

George is pressed into service as the horse’s handler and, through a series of comic circumstances, finds himself entered as the jockey in an important race. This does not sit well with a group of crooked bookmakers who have invested heavily in fixing the race and stand to lose a fortune if George’s horse wins.

The bookmakers plot to prevent George from riding. George must navigate their increasingly elaborate schemes to stop him — which involve kidnapping, sabotage, and a variety of traps — while simultaneously dealing with his romantic feelings for a young woman connected to the racing establishment and the constant interference of well-meaning but unhelpful friends.

The climax builds through a series of brilliantly choreographed comic chases and escapes as George fights to reach the racecourse in time, with the fate of the race, the romance, and the villains’ scheming all hanging in the balance.

Cast & Crew

Director: Anthony Kimmins

Stars: George Formby as George, Pat Kirkwood as Ann Johnson, Joss Ambler as Sir Charles Bailey, Meriel Forbes as Monica Bailey, Cyril Raymond as Jimmy Taylor

George Formby is at the peak of his considerable comic powers — his timing, physical comedy, and musical performances are perfectly showcased in a role that plays to every one of his strengths. Pat Kirkwood provides glamorous and spirited support as the romantic interest.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

The colorization of Come on George! brings the world of British horse racing to vivid life — the rich emerald green of English racing turf stretching across perfectly manicured courses, the bright silks of jockeys in vivid red, blue, and gold flashing past the grandstand, the warm chestnut brown and gleaming black of thoroughbred horses in the paddock before the race, the deep green and brown of the stable yard where George works his magic with the temperamental horse, the crisp white of picket fences lining the racecourse, the warm tweeds and earth tones of the country crowd gathered to watch the racing, the bright yellow of George’s ukulele that accompanies his characteristic songs, the deep burgundy and cream of the racing establishment’s interiors where scheming bookmakers plot their villainy, the soft blue of English country skies above the racecourse on the great day, and the vivid variety of fashionable hats and dresses worn by the women in the grandstand. Now also available in colour. Buy Come on George! (1939) Colorized today for €15.00 and own this British comedy classic in a DRM-free format.

Historical Significance

Come on George! was one of the biggest box office hits of 1939 British cinema and helped cement George Formby’s position as the most popular and commercially successful film star in Britain — a distinction he held throughout the late 1930s and early 1940s. Formby’s appeal was unique: a Lancashire working-class comedian whose innocent, bumbling screen persona, combined with his virtuoso ukulele playing and cheeky songs, made him beloved by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. His films consistently outperformed Hollywood imports at the British box office, a remarkable achievement during Hollywood’s golden age. The horse racing setting of Come on George! allowed Formby to combine his physical comedy skills with spectacular action sequences, and the film’s climactic race remains one of the most exciting sequences in British comedy cinema of the era. The film also features several of Formby’s most memorable musical performances, showcasing the banjo-ukulele playing that made him a unique figure in entertainment history. Through colorization, this classic of British popular cinema is preserved for modern audiences.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD 720p
• Colorized: Yes, professional AI-assisted colorization
• Audio: Original English mono soundtrack
• Runtime: Approximately 88 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Who was George Formby?
A: George Formby was Britain’s most popular film star in the late 1930s and early 1940s — a Lancashire comedian and ukulele virtuoso whose cheerful, innocent comedy made him a national treasure.

Q: Does this film have musical numbers?
A: Yes, like all Formby films, Come on George! features several of his characteristic songs performed with his banjo-ukulele, seamlessly integrated into the comedy narrative.

Q: Is this suitable for family viewing?
A: Absolutely. George Formby’s comedies are wholesome, good-natured family entertainment with broad physical comedy, exciting action sequences, and cheerful musical numbers.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as a high-quality MP4 file in HD 720p resolution, compatible with virtually all modern devices and media players.

Q: Is the download DRM-free?
A: Yes, your purchase is completely DRM-free. You own the file outright and can watch it on any device without restrictions or recurring fees.

Q: How quickly will I receive the download?
A: Your download link is available immediately after payment is confirmed. You can begin watching Come on George! (1939) Colorized within minutes of your purchase.

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